Which country hosted the stadium chosen for the 2026 final?

The stadium chosen for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is in the United States. More precisely, MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and the United States is the country hosting the venue and the final match.

The 2026 World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Sixteen venues across the three countries were selected, with 11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. The final was awarded to the New York New Jersey host region, whose stadium is physically located in New Jersey.

This question can cause confusion because the tournament belongs to all three host nations rather than to the United States alone. Mexico hosts the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, while Canada hosts matches in Toronto and Vancouver. However, the final venue itself is American.

MetLife Stadium is used during the tournament under FIFA’s temporary name, New York New Jersey Stadium, because FIFA’s event rules restrict commercial stadium branding. The building remains the same venue in East Rutherford, home to the New York Giants and New York Jets.